If THE ROLLING STONES was Delta Blues... "Honky Tonk Women" Cover • Justin Johnson

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  • Опубліковано 29 лип 2022
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    I recently saw a video of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards playing a killer acoustic cover of "Honky Tonk Women." The Open G chord riffs that Keith hits are a masterclass in rock-n-roll rhythm, and you can hear the influence of Chuck Berry in those chunky, double-stop riffs. For this arrangement, I wanted to keep that vibe, but add in the vocal melodies with the guitar slide, to take it back to the Delta!
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  • @justinjohnsonlive
    @justinjohnsonlive  Рік тому +44

    🎸 Guitar Tabs for this arrangement available at: www.musicnotes.com/l/3MlMW

  • @lesshrubb203
    @lesshrubb203 Рік тому +292

    As a 60's guitarist, you can guess I played this brilliant song many times. However, this is something else. Justin captures all of the nuances from the vocals and the instruments on one guitar - AMAZING!

  • @celticfury7328
    @celticfury7328 Рік тому +239

    The original was raw, rocky and bloozy sexy as only the young Rolling Stones could be. This is super slinky, heart warming sultry and groovy sexy in a whole new way! 💖

    • @user-vz1rc1rb5o
      @user-vz1rc1rb5o Рік тому +9

      Wow!!!....well said!(love your adjectives)

    • @madisspiegel
      @madisspiegel Рік тому +6

      Just don't forget that the original was actually the country version of this song - they recorded Country Honk before Honky Tonk Women. I love both versions and Justin's is awesome as well.

    • @user-jy5zu4hv7z
      @user-jy5zu4hv7z 9 місяців тому +1

      257470...а ведь путя и все расейцы эсэсовцы и детоубивцы!...и читай КIРЖ МАНИФЕСТ...257470

  • @sebastianmelmoth9100
    @sebastianmelmoth9100 Рік тому +81

    This is literally what I’ve been dreaming of hearing. Acoustic, resonator, slide, finger picking and guitar slapping. Getting the twang and the percussion and the bourbon out of the instrument all at once is really mesmerizing.

  • @brctom1
    @brctom1 Рік тому +47

    Not many people can take a great song and make it even better.. Mr. Johnson is one of those rare musicians…. Truly gifted!

    • @user-ci9gc1dd7j
      @user-ci9gc1dd7j 9 місяців тому +1

      Я ❤это и буду любить!! ! Александр Мищенко

    • @richywills4964
      @richywills4964 Місяць тому

      To say he makes it better is nonsense ... he's interpreting an already better song ... very very well

  • @lynnbrady4193
    @lynnbrady4193 4 місяці тому +13

    I’ll bet the Stones would like to sit in on this. There’s SO much Blues influence in their music, this is perfect!

    • @buckzx12r
      @buckzx12r 4 місяці тому +1

      Thats where they got their name>

  • @sandyreece3004
    @sandyreece3004 Рік тому +19

    Stones baby..you can never go wrong thanks JJ

  • @richardchambers3533
    @richardchambers3533 6 місяців тому +55

    Keith Richards would approve. 👍🎸🎸🎵🎼🎶

    • @homomorphic
      @homomorphic 4 місяці тому +4

      Keith would say: "I'd never be able to play like that if I lived another 500 years, which I will."

    • @rkf2746
      @rkf2746 4 місяці тому

      Keith Richards would be envious!

    • @robertmatthews2009
      @robertmatthews2009 4 місяці тому +2

      I spoke to Keith. He didn't care for it.

    • @iamgort70
      @iamgort70 4 місяці тому +1

      Keith Richards doesn't even know where he is!

    • @khoehl1525
      @khoehl1525 4 місяці тому +1

      Amen brother.

  • @seagal58
    @seagal58 Рік тому +72

    The Rolling Stones would love this version of their song. It's brilliant... love it ❤. Thankyou Justin 🐬

    • @russellbrown1068
      @russellbrown1068 Рік тому +6

      Keith would anyway. Just a fantastic arrangement.

    • @TheHonudiver
      @TheHonudiver Рік тому

      Keith can't play this good, just sayin...

    • @da324
      @da324 Рік тому +10

      ​@@TheHonudiver Keith did well enough to become one of the most famous musicians in the world and his songs are so good that decades later younger musicians are still playing them.

    • @armandbourque2468
      @armandbourque2468 Рік тому +1

      @@TheHonudiver diffwerent approach. Stripped down, laconic, and raw.

    • @hypnoraythompson5824
      @hypnoraythompson5824 4 місяці тому

      Think I really must disagree with you on that mat. This version is a really clean well thought out piece of music well executed , and certainly the best cover of the song I have heard, and I am 72 so heard a lot of them over the years. But Keef , before the arthritis set in was one of the finest guitarist's you could listen to. @@TheHonudiver

  • @PradipSunuwar
    @PradipSunuwar Рік тому +98

    I don't have any words
    How to describe this masterpiece arrangement
    Loved this arrangement soo much❤🇳🇵✌☮

  • @gsdfan8455
    @gsdfan8455 Рік тому +175

    As a Rolling Stones fan I approve. That was very cool. Thanks

    • @stnwrd
      @stnwrd Рік тому +5

      Also as a Rolling Stones fan I second that approval, and I know Mr. Richards and Mr. Berry would have like it!!!!!!

    • @stnwrd
      @stnwrd Рік тому +1

      PS be sure to own at least one of the official Justin Johnson slides. It will be the last slide you will buy. So get yours today or next payday. You won't be disappointed.

    • @gsdfan8455
      @gsdfan8455 Рік тому +3

      @@stnwrd It would be cool to have one, but I don’t and can’t play guitar

    • @stnwrd
      @stnwrd Рік тому +2

      @@gsdfan8455 Even so. it would be a nice souvenir to have :) By the way I am by no means indorsed by Justin. I happen to own one and it practically plays it's self. If you know someone who does play slide guitar tell them about it.

    • @Scorhos
      @Scorhos Рік тому

      Those slides are made of what? Glass? Chrome?

  • @stormbringer672
    @stormbringer672 Рік тому +42

    So awesome Justin , what a fantastic version 😊🤟👏👏🥃🥃🥃

  • @Teresa-tt8be
    @Teresa-tt8be Рік тому +38

    I love how you can bring the words out of the guitar 🎸 Excellent 👍

  • @theun4giv3n
    @theun4giv3n Рік тому +15

    Legendary. One of the best guitarists ever.

  • @music_unites
    @music_unites Рік тому +32

    Three days ago, I listened to the "original version", played live by the original authors. A phenomenal song , now graced with your phenomenal interpretation. - Really brilliant, Justin!

  • @JohnDoe-pq8yw
    @JohnDoe-pq8yw Рік тому +9

    This dude has taken delta blues to a new level. One really can't say it any other way.

    • @Matty21stead
      @Matty21stead 9 місяців тому

      Best blues guitarist since SRV. How he does it, I don't know.

  • @danieljulian4676
    @danieljulian4676 Рік тому +6

    "Check out Guitar George, he knows all the chords. But it's strictly rhythm, he doesn't wanna make it cry or sing." Well, eat your heart out, George. This one speaks, cries, sings, a veritable honky tonk oration. This is super-tasteful, brilliantly done. More, more, more!

  • @shawnskiba5874
    @shawnskiba5874 Рік тому +19

    Justin, you always deliver! Great song, played so well. Thanks for continuing to share with us. God bless

  • @myguitardetective5961
    @myguitardetective5961 Рік тому +19

    This is the best version of "Honky Tony Woman" that I've ever heard...simply spectacular. Beautiful guitar playing. BRAVO, sir!

  • @Drjeferylevy
    @Drjeferylevy Рік тому +44

    Breathless, speechless, this is absolutely mind blowingly brilliant. Period.

  • @jericcheney521
    @jericcheney521 Рік тому +5

    OK GUY .... I HAVE BEEN HERE IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA.....PLAYING GIT-FIDDLE FOR 60 YEARS. AND YEAH YOU COULD SHAME MOST OF US BLUESMEN. YOU SIR ARE..... TALENTED.

  • @seagal58
    @seagal58 Рік тому +7

    Justin has a way of making his guitar play the lyrics, I can hear them, so clever!!!

  • @TheBorderRyker
    @TheBorderRyker Рік тому +17

    Man, you’ve given this song a whole new life! ❤️‍🔥

  • @gregkehres663
    @gregkehres663 5 місяців тому +4

    Ive watched several of this mans videos. He is an outstanding guitarist.

  • @NeverTalkToCops1
    @NeverTalkToCops1 5 місяців тому +2

    Keith Richard's music, moving through time.

  • @atambwalisametana6363
    @atambwalisametana6363 Рік тому +3

    This is the song that made me fall in love with the blues.

  • @Tom-mo2dr
    @Tom-mo2dr 4 місяці тому +4

    Justin , truly a unique arrangement , a sub genre . Block , blues and rock . An endless supply of chart toppers. Cut an album.

  • @peterhutchinson3424
    @peterhutchinson3424 Рік тому +5

    Thanks!
    Great job Justin 😎👍🥃

  • @Bjornlundstrom
    @Bjornlundstrom Рік тому +7

    Hell yeah! That's what I'm talking about! Awesomeness!! 🔥🎶🎸🤘🔥

  • @EricCirca
    @EricCirca Рік тому +10

    Man, that was Superb!!
    You made your guitar sing like it was a human's voice! Bravo!!!

  • @Den-mm1hm
    @Den-mm1hm Рік тому +4

    I'm a huge Stones fan and when I heard this cover I was amazed . Awesome job

  • @terryutain9897
    @terryutain9897 2 місяці тому +1

    absolutely amazing , maybe keith could do this as well .....maybe .....LOL this is really something else ...yep a real delta version , hits all the nuances , and you could sing very word over what justin plays.........as a professional for like 60 yrs now you really blew me away couldn't be any better ......WOW

  • @cathode-kits1894
    @cathode-kits1894 Рік тому +4

    Probably one of the best songs ever written in the past 100 years . You did a nice job !

  • @TomTom-xp2jb
    @TomTom-xp2jb Рік тому +17

    JJ is the real deal!!! Love this. Be great to see him with a band. 🎸🌟💖

    • @lona.pouliuli-popoki
      @lona.pouliuli-popoki Рік тому +4

      Ya'at'eeh yeah but imho Justin is so awesome just like this !!!

    • @kathyhollenbach7413
      @kathyhollenbach7413 Рік тому +1

      @Tom Tom When you're in a band it's not all you. I've seen him work with other musicians and that was good. I feel Justin would be stifled if he were in a band. Justin being Justin.....now that's a band!!!

    • @TomTom-xp2jb
      @TomTom-xp2jb Рік тому +1

      @@kathyhollenbach7413 And that's your opinion. I just think it'd be cool if he jammed with people like Derrick Trucks, Taj Mahal, Kenny - Wayne Sheperd etc. Like that is all. Different dynamic but still in the realm of adventure in music. Cheers.

    • @CorneiliusLibowitz
      @CorneiliusLibowitz Рік тому +1

      @@TomTom-xp2jb Agreed. There are vids of him jamming with other musicians and it's great.

    • @umair111
      @umair111 Рік тому +1

      When you say JJ, someone else comes to mind :D

  • @stephendix8877
    @stephendix8877 4 місяці тому +3

    Words fail me, ,this absolutely fantastic.please keep doing what you do best.Thank you 😊😊

  • @christinethornhill
    @christinethornhill Рік тому +73

    Think those ‘Stones’ could sure do with hearing this version ….it’s friggin Awesome 👏🏻 🙏🏼✨🎸💐♥️

  • @danielknight2458
    @danielknight2458 Рік тому +3

    As a fairly new fan of Justin 's playing, I would absolutely love to see Mick & Keith's initial reaction to this version, LOVE IT!!!

  • @jape1946
    @jape1946 4 місяці тому +4

    A great version of the song. A bit like "Country Honk" on "Let It Bleed". That was my favourite version.

    • @39KHall
      @39KHall 4 місяці тому

      Beat me to it. 😁

  • @SilverFox1954
    @SilverFox1954 Рік тому +5

    Well done Justin! Thank you.

  • @bgebbq314
    @bgebbq314 Рік тому +6

    Perfect tone and tempo

  • @glennsoucy4359
    @glennsoucy4359 Рік тому +1

    This song just naturally lends itself to this style.

  • @bluespupil414
    @bluespupil414 Рік тому +4

    I have NO doubt that if Richards ever heard it he'd give it 2 thumbs up and do a jam session!!

  • @RicCinci
    @RicCinci Рік тому +1

    Justin gets some amazing sound out of whatever guitar he plays. No exception here.

  • @dejanravnikar9115
    @dejanravnikar9115 Рік тому +6

    Maestro 😄💖

  • @piotr.leniec-lincow5209
    @piotr.leniec-lincow5209 Рік тому +5

    Man , you can play !

  • @petersack5074
    @petersack5074 10 місяців тому

    Wunder bar, Sir. You, Justin, did it ' justice '.....once again. Often wonder, how people can play these things.....i cannot, and neither can most. A GIFT FROM GOD ! no doubt ! Thanks - for leading the way, any way.......

  • @decastring
    @decastring Рік тому +2

    Oh yeah! Never lived in the South, but I've always been a good ol' boy at heart. This song really speaks to my soul!

    • @milt6208
      @milt6208 Рік тому +1

      This old Mojave desert rat's heart is firmly Southern since my Great Great Grandaddy was a member of The Third Texas Calvary in the War of Northern Aggression.

  • @CraigHollabaugh
    @CraigHollabaugh Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the birthday present.

  • @montelott8570
    @montelott8570 Рік тому +1

    Just the kind of tune the dobro was made for. Well done maestro.

  • @judyisbell
    @judyisbell Рік тому +2

    Excellent slide cover of Honky Tonk Women. Love good slide.

  • @robertbesen7455
    @robertbesen7455 4 місяці тому +2

    This is a fabulous cover Justin, and really clean slide playing! That mystery resonator looks a lot like a Gretsch.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve Рік тому +2

    Now that was a fantastic rendition of a classic tune JJ! Just made my day! Thanks... 🎸🎸👍👍

  • @Blackfox_Kid
    @Blackfox_Kid Рік тому +2

    My friend that guitar literally comes alive in your hands! Hands down the best cover of this song period 😍 I could listen to this ALLL day and half the night 🌉

  • @UnfinishedProjectDartSport
    @UnfinishedProjectDartSport Рік тому +4

    Sweet!!

  • @ziyaademeran7904
    @ziyaademeran7904 Рік тому +2

    You're hands down one of the best here on UA-cam..

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark Рік тому +2

    HOW does Justin keep knocking these tunes out??? It would take a mere mortal months and months to get this! !! !!!

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      @Sebastopolmark Рік тому

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  • @voodoogaming1978
    @voodoogaming1978 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely amazing

  • @garygruber1452
    @garygruber1452 Рік тому +1

    My friend Steven had just purchased "Let It Bleed" in December of 1969 and we all went down to the common area of our dorm on Syracuse University for a listen. This is just as good...

  • @stanbrill5077
    @stanbrill5077 Рік тому

    Excellent! as always. Thanks for sharing, Justin.

  • @bonnielondon2247
    @bonnielondon2247 Рік тому +2

    Digging that Stones tune on the mystery resonator, Justin. Only you can offer pure excellence❣️🎶👌🎸🤩

  • @mickbooth6354
    @mickbooth6354 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant!! Played beautifully with lots of soul!!

  • @dennisberndt7682
    @dennisberndt7682 Рік тому +3

    A masterful interpretation! Thank you

  • @TheDoobybrother
    @TheDoobybrother 9 місяців тому

    You, man, are twice the player Keith ever was. Mind you, so is Ronnie. Just perfect. Thank you, cowboy.

  • @Jim-be8sj
    @Jim-be8sj Рік тому +2

    Fantastic. I think this may be the best arrangement of a classic I have heard Justin play.

  • @philipliethen519
    @philipliethen519 Рік тому +2

    I very much appreciate that you share the tunings you use on each song -I very greatly more appreciate your talent & skill. Like every virtuoso you make it look so damn easy.

  • @_Chuvisco_
    @_Chuvisco_ Рік тому +3

    Excellent version of a great classic!

  • @southernstarreview
    @southernstarreview 11 місяців тому

    All Sunday arvo. Jack Daniels, fire outside, and the awesome sound of Justin Johnson's Guitars. Man, I love Sunday

  • @albertocasasus3260
    @albertocasasus3260 Рік тому +2

    I love how it sounds southern 😍🎸🤠 Authentic

  • @patrickscully4786
    @patrickscully4786 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful stuff man! This is my walk around music! Thanks for posting this. Very outstanding!

  • @reevesreptilians
    @reevesreptilians Рік тому +1

    Absolutely love this Justin .. what a great version ❤

  • @edjmcc1958
    @edjmcc1958 Рік тому +1

    As always , so smooth and a Joy you watch and hear 👍👍👍

  • @ronfreeman5857
    @ronfreeman5857 2 місяці тому

    Very cool!! 😎 Thanks Justin, wish i had just a smidgen of your talent...✌❤

  • @squadgeman3247
    @squadgeman3247 Рік тому

    Amazing. I love it!
    Thank you JJ for brightening my day.

  • @gabbyhayes4561
    @gabbyhayes4561 Рік тому +1

    Never tire of J. Johnson's version of classic old R&R. Keep it going.😎🇨🇱

  • @osXcanada
    @osXcanada 8 місяців тому

    With Justin, its always substance over flash. That is very remarkable!

  • @Mo11y666
    @Mo11y666 Рік тому +2

    Took that to the Delta and back!

  • @NKBobcat
    @NKBobcat Рік тому +1

    Great performance Justin! Love this take on a great hit.

  • @debbivaughn1313
    @debbivaughn1313 Рік тому

    👍👍Oh my! I love it so much!!! Perfect rendition.👏👏👏👏👏

  • @SteveResor
    @SteveResor Рік тому +2

    Absolutely Awesome.. Cheers 🥃🎸🎶🤟😃🤘

  • @sjaakvandervrande9414
    @sjaakvandervrande9414 Рік тому +1

    I love the way you play.
    Making your own thing about something famous as this song.
    Love it.

  • @Caramelle58
    @Caramelle58 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful - what an extraordinary musician

  • @jamesrolwing4810
    @jamesrolwing4810 Рік тому

    Wow, fantastic arrangement, Justin! Loved your "LA Woman" arrangement as well. You're a rare artist who can be incredibly precise without losing the feeling of the music.

  • @kathyhollenbach7413
    @kathyhollenbach7413 Рік тому +2

    Justin, I really enjoyed your version of this song! Sharp!

  • @johnfowler7289
    @johnfowler7289 10 місяців тому +1

    this is perfect to play along with my harmonica! thank you Justin!

  • @Clintstagram
    @Clintstagram 9 місяців тому +2

    Man, that was beautiful. You could do an album full of cover songs in Delta Blues format and I'd listen to it until my ears were on fire. Outstanding job here.

  • @bluemusic9996
    @bluemusic9996 Рік тому

    This is real music. Not only the mind and body feel it, but the soul also. magic stuff.
    🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

  • @kaiwildly3938
    @kaiwildly3938 Рік тому

    Always enjoy your playing Justin; I pick up a lot of styles for my own playing. Thank you brother.

  • @KRColson
    @KRColson 9 місяців тому

    You, Justin, are simply amazing! How I wish I had a tiny fraction of your talent. Wonder, just wonderful! Cheers.

  • @petersongusmao
    @petersongusmao Рік тому +1

    Amazing as always. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

  • @dennisdewinter1997
    @dennisdewinter1997 Рік тому +1

    That was exceedingly cool! Nicely done.

  • @davidkendall1614
    @davidkendall1614 4 місяці тому +1

    Yeah, I’d buy an ALBUM of this 👍

  • @consciousobjector2507
    @consciousobjector2507 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this!
    I love the sound they make...

  • @larryc3860
    @larryc3860 Рік тому +3

    another outstanding arrangement and blues-roots interpretation of a rockin' classic.....Justin, you inspire all of us half-a**ed pickers to practice just that extra half hour every day !

  • @BlondieG63
    @BlondieG63 Рік тому

    What a great arrangement!! Thanks, JJ!! 💯♥️✌️

  • @charlescooper7951
    @charlescooper7951 Рік тому +1

    Yeah maaan I love the stones and that has always been one of my favorites and you just nailed it Justin awesome work thank you for that

  • @GregoryPearsonMusic
    @GregoryPearsonMusic Рік тому +3

    Beautiful playing

  • @pbrooks2099
    @pbrooks2099 Рік тому +1

    Love that resonator. Good arrangement, Justin.

  • @JP-se3ti
    @JP-se3ti Рік тому +2

    Man I just love the way you play, 'nuff said'.

  • @davy755
    @davy755 Рік тому +9

    The finest tune ever written IMHO. Great job Justin!

  • @thehillbillyhoarder4996
    @thehillbillyhoarder4996 Рік тому

    Really enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing